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Willys CJ-5 Jeep (1959)
for sale

Price: US $15,000.00

Description:

Regretfully selling my beloved 1959 Willys Jeep CJ5. This Jeep has been 100% disassembled and restored to original condition. All steel body with absolutely no rust whatsoever. Frame was sandblasted and painted with POR-15, and every detail has been taken care of.
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THE GOODFully restored 100%All steel body. Painted in President Red (the original color) using base coat/clear coat and hand polished to a mirror shineOriginal engine and drive train -- F-head 4 cyl engine with 3 speed manual transmission, 4 wheel drive with high/low rangeBeautifully upholstered seats matching the original style, color, and stitchingKept as original as possible down to the vacuum wiper motor (passenger wiper is manual)5 brand new radial tiresCompletely rewired using reproduction original style wiring harnessEverything mechanical has been gone through and rebuilt or replacedDraws a crowd at car shows and parking lotsSeat belts were added, although not required by law.Kept it as original as I could. The only modernization or customization I did was the use of stainless hardware for appearance, radial tires, and Petronix electronic ignition conversion.WORTH NOTINGIt's an old Jeep so needless to say there are a few leaks. Mostly the front differential (which I honestly believe mostly comes from the breather cap) and transfer case. As for the transfer case, I think the pinion needs to be removed and some sealant put on the splines.The vacuum wiper motor barely works. It has a leak and parts are not available for them. I have a couple of spare motors but never got around to rebuilding them. Since I never drive it in the rain, I was not motivated to spend time on it.It is the original drive train so don't plan on driving down the freeway at 70 MPH. Top speed is about 50. Remember, this has the original manual steering and non-power brakes so wouldn't want to go any faster anyway. That said, she will cruise down a four lane at 50 MPH quite nicely. No shakes, shimmies, or pulling.The paint is very nice, well above average. I'd give it an A- because there are a few blemishes but hardly noticeable. There is one scratch next to the tailgate that is visible in the photos. There is a paint blemish on the driver's side under the JEEP logo -- tried to get a picture but it wouldn't show up, which tells you how hard it is to spot.The Jeep starts and runs like a top. However, it is slightly cold blooded and takes a while to get warmed up. Once warmed up, though, it runs like a sewing machine.Gauge cluster was replaced with an original OEM model with zero miles on the odometer. Has about 300 miles on it now. Fuel gauge works fine but the temperature gauge does not seem to work so an aftermarket one was added below the dash along with an oil pressure gauge (originally just had an idiot light for oil pressure, which works but I don't trust it.)Occasionally has a vibration coming from, I think, the clutch. Happens when the clutch is disengaged and the engine is idle. Does not happen all the time and is very random. Goes away when the clutch pedal is pushed in and then released. Again, very random.
I have receipts, paperwork, and lots of photos of the restoration process. Please ask me if you have any questions. Jeep is located north of Philadelphia and you are welcome to come check it out before you buy. If buyer wants it shipped, I will gladly work with the shipper but buyer will have to make all the arrangements.
I spent two years restoring this Jeep. I truly hate to sell it. Why am I selling? Now that it is done, I want another project but do not have room in the garage. I guess I can't have my cake and eat it too :(
I restored this myself and did everything except the upholstery, sandblasting, and transmission rebuild. A machine shop did all the engine block work including boring the cylinders and turning the crank. Head was gone through by the machine shop and had new valve guides installed, new camshaft, new valves, etc. Engine is better than new. This was not restored by a professional shop. However, this was not my first build and I take pride in my work. You will not be disappointed.
ALSO INCLUDED IN THE SALEBrand new soft top, still in the box and never installed.Misc parts and accessories. I have the original heater controls. Heater box was reinstalled but without the heater core. Controls were never reinstalled or restored.Please do not insult me with low ball offers. I do not need to sell. I have over $20K invested and I am already taking a loss at the buy-it-now price. I am willing to consider reasonable offers.
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